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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 92.86 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 92.86 and 34.90 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 92.86 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/92.86 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 92.86 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 3,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.81/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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