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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 85.79 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 85.79 and 34.54 is: 47.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 85.79 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/85.79 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 85.79 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 2,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963.27/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.66

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