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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 93.29 and 42.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 93.29 and 42.93 is: 64.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 93.29 = 42.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/93.29 = 42.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 93.29 × 42.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.94/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.33

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