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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 93.81 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 93.81 and 42 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 93.81 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/93.81 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 93.81 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 3,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940.02/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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