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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 63.35 and 41.94 is: 62.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 63.35 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/63.35 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 63.35 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 2,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.69/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.92

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