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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 85.61 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 85.61 and 34.41 is: 47.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 85.61 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/85.61 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 85.61 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 2,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945.72/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.48

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