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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 86.75 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 86.75 and 42.16 is: 58.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 86.75 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/86.75 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 86.75 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 3,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657.03/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.12

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