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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.56 and 34.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.56 and 34.37 is: 47.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.56 = 34.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.56 = 34.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.56 × 34.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 2,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.70/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.43

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