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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.21, 93.30 and 42.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.21, 93.30 and 42.05 is: 63.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.21 : 93.30 = 42.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.21/93.30 = 42.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.21x = 93.30 × 42.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.21x = 3,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922.80/62.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.06

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