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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 94.06 and 42.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 94.06 and 42.53 is: 63.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 94.06 = 42.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/94.06 = 42.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 94.06 × 42.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 3,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999.95/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.82

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