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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 93.93 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 93.93 and 35.65 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 93.93 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/93.93 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 93.93 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 3,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348.60/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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