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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86.10 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86.10 and 34.76 is: 47.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86.10 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86.10 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86.10 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 2,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.39/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.96

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