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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 93.68 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 93.68 and 35.39 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 93.68 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/93.68 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 93.68 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 3,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315.34/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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