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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.14 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.14 and 35.10 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.14 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.14 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.14 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269.21/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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