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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 93.41 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 93.41 and 35.21 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 93.41 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/93.41 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 93.41 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 3,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288.97/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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