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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.89 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.89 and 35.65 is: 49.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.89 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.89 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.89 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 3,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061.98/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.19

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