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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.01, 92.93 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.01, 92.93 and 34.92 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.01 : 92.93 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.01/92.93 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.01x = 92.93 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.01x = 3,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244.94/62.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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