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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 94.19 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 94.19 and 42.56 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 94.19 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/94.19 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 94.19 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 4,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008.75/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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