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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 94.37 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 94.37 and 41.24 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 94.37 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/94.37 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 94.37 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 3,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891.85/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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