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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.11 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.11 and 39.90 is: 59.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.11 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.11 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.11 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 3,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754.99/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.85

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