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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 86.90 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 86.90 and 41.15 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 86.90 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/86.90 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 86.90 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 3,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575.29/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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