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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 85.94 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 85.94 and 42.88 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 85.94 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/85.94 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 85.94 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 3,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.11/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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