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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 93.91 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 93.91 and 35.56 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 93.91 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/93.91 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 93.91 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 3,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339.44/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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