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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.08, 94.58 and 42.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.08, 94.58 and 42.72 is: 64.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.08 : 94.58 = 42.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.08/94.58 = 42.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.08x = 94.58 × 42.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.08x = 4,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040.24/63.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.05

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