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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 86.13 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.42, 86.13 and 34.79 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.42 : 86.13 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.42/86.13 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.42x = 86.13 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.42x = 2,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995.95/62.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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