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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.78 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.78 and 34.53 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.78 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.78 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.78 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 2,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.04/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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