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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 86.03 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 86.03 and 34.71 is: 47.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 86.03 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/86.03 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 86.03 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 2,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.74/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.90

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