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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.06, 92.97 and 42.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.06, 92.97 and 42.74 is: 64.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.06 : 92.97 = 42.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.06/92.97 = 42.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.06x = 92.97 × 42.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.06x = 3,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973.07/62.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.03

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