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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 93.74 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 93.74 and 35.46 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 93.74 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/93.74 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 93.74 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 3,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324.02/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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