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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 93.09 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 93.09 and 35.04 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 93.09 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/93.09 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 93.09 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 3,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261.87/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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