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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.24, 94.69 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.24, 94.69 and 42.88 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.24 : 94.69 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.24/94.69 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.24x = 94.69 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.24x = 4,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.31/63.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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