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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.38, 93.60 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.38, 93.60 and 35.31 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.38 : 93.60 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.38/93.60 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.38x = 93.60 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.38x = 3,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305.02/62.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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