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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 85.93 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 85.93 and 42.90 is: 59.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 85.93 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/85.93 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 85.93 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 3,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686.40/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.13

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