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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 92.96 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 92.96 and 35.04 is: 52.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 92.96 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/92.96 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 92.96 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257.32/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.40

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