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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 93.66 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 93.66 and 42.19 is: 63.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 93.66 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/93.66 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 93.66 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 3,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951.12/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.20

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