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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.77 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.77 and 35.92 is: 49.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.77 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.77 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.77 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080.86/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.56

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