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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.42 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.42 and 46.43 is: 63.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.42 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.42 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.42 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966.05/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.97

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