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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 93.06 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 93.06 and 43.72 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 93.06 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/93.06 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 93.06 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 4,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068.58/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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