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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.67 and 41.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.67 and 41.42 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.67 = 41.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.67 = 41.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.67 × 41.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 3,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548.45/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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