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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 86.71 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 86.71 and 35.20 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 86.71 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/86.71 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 86.71 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 3,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052.02/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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