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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.42 and 42.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.42 and 42.71 is: 64.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.42 = 42.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.42 = 42.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.42 × 42.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032.34/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.02

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