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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 93.54 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 93.54 and 35.43 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 93.54 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/93.54 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 93.54 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 3,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314.12/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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