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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 86.57 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 86.57 and 35.09 is: 48.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 86.57 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/86.57 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 86.57 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 3,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037.78/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.43

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