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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 93.65 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 93.65 and 43.25 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 93.65 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/93.65 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 93.65 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049.89/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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