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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 93.84 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 93.84 and 35.19 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 93.84 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/93.84 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 93.84 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 3,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302.56/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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