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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.89, 94.28 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.89, 94.28 and 35.85 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.89 : 94.28 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.89/94.28 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.89x = 94.28 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.89x = 3,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380.11/62.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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