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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.02, 94.72 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.02, 94.72 and 42.86 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.02 : 94.72 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.02/94.72 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.02x = 94.72 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.02x = 4,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.70/63.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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