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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 94 and 41.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 94 and 41.36 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 94 = 41.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/94 = 41.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 94 × 41.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 3,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887.84/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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