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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 85.76 and 34.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 85.76 and 34.51 is: 47.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 85.76 = 34.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/85.76 = 34.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 85.76 × 34.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 2,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959.80/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.62

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