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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.06 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.06 and 41.02 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.06 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.06 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.06 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 3,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858.34/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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