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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 93.95 and 34.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 93.95 and 34.10 is: 51.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 93.95 = 34.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/93.95 = 34.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 93.95 × 34.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 3,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203.70/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.19

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