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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.20, 93.12 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.20, 93.12 and 35.10 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.20 : 93.12 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.20/93.12 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.20x = 93.12 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.20x = 3,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268.51/62.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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