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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.31, 94.74 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.31, 94.74 and 42.88 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.31 : 94.74 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.31/94.74 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.31x = 94.74 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.31x = 4,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062.45/63.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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