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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 93.66 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 93.66 and 35.37 is: 53.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 93.66 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/93.66 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 93.66 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 3,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.62/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.08

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