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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.70 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.70 and 35.89 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.70 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.70 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.70 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 3,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.38/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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