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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 93.56 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 93.56 and 35.30 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 93.56 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/93.56 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 93.56 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 3,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302.73/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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