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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.78, 94.10 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.78, 94.10 and 35.75 is: 53.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.78 : 94.10 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.78/94.10 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.78x = 94.10 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.78x = 3,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363.43/62.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.58

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