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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 92.94 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 92.94 and 34.99 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 92.94 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/92.94 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 92.94 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 3,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251.97/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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