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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 94.23 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 94.23 and 35.43 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 94.23 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/94.23 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 94.23 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 3,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338.49/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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