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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 93.11 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 93.11 and 35.05 is: 52.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 93.11 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/93.11 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 93.11 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 3,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263.51/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.49

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