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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 85.97 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 85.97 and 34.67 is: 47.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 85.97 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/85.97 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 85.97 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 2,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979.98/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.84

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