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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.05, 94.47 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.05, 94.47 and 42.55 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.05 : 94.47 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.05/94.47 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.05x = 94.47 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.05x = 4,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019.57/63.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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