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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 94.08 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 94.08 and 42.42 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 94.08 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/94.08 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 94.08 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 3,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990.87/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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