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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.89, 86.77 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.89, 86.77 and 42.19 is: 58.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.89 : 86.77 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.89/86.77 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.89x = 86.77 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.89x = 3,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.83/62.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.21

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