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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 93.84 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 93.84 and 35.64 is: 53.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 93.84 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/93.84 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 93.84 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 3,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.46/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.34

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