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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.82, 94.19 and 42.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.82, 94.19 and 42.57 is: 63.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.82 : 94.19 = 42.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.82/94.19 = 42.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.82x = 94.19 × 42.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.82x = 4,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.46/62.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.82

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