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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.81 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.81 and 34.55 is: 47.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.81 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.81 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.81 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 2,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.74/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.68

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