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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 92.86 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 92.86 and 41.72 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 92.86 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/92.86 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 92.86 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 3,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874.12/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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