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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 93.70 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 93.70 and 41.10 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 93.70 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/93.70 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 93.70 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 3,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851.07/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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