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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 86.56 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 86.56 and 42 is: 57.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 86.56 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/86.56 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 86.56 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 3,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635.52/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.93

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