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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.12, 94.56 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.12, 94.56 and 42.77 is: 64.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.12 : 94.56 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.12/94.56 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.12x = 94.56 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.12x = 4,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044.33/63.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.07

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