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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93.04 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93.04 and 34.97 is: 52.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93.04 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93.04 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93.04 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253.61/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.48

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