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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.36 and 42.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.36 and 42.82 is: 64.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.36 = 42.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.36 = 42.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.36 × 42.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 4,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040.50/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.26

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