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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 94.07 and 42.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 94.07 and 42.45 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 94.07 = 42.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/94.07 = 42.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 94.07 × 42.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 3,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993.27/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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