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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.42 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.42 and 42.84 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.42 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.42 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.42 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044.85/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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