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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 85.65 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 85.65 and 42.66 is: 58.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 85.65 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/85.65 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 85.65 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 3,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653.83/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.87

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