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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 93.90 and 42.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 93.90 and 42.37 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 93.90 = 42.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/93.90 = 42.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 93.90 × 42.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 3,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978.54/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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