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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.76 and 42.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.76 and 42.76 is: 59.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.76 = 42.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.76 = 42.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.76 × 42.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 3,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667.10/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.03

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