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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.49 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.49 and 42.66 is: 63.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.49 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.49 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.49 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.05/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.99

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