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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.15 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.15 and 43.57 is: 65.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.15 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.15 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.15 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 4,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.12/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.24

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