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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 93.74 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 93.74 and 35.48 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 93.74 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/93.74 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 93.74 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 3,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325.25/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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