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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 85.60 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 85.60 and 35.80 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 85.60 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/85.60 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 85.60 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 3,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.48/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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