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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.73 and 42.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.73 and 42.65 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.73 = 42.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.73 = 42.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.73 × 42.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 3,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954.47/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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