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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 93.24 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 93.24 and 44.12 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 93.24 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/93.24 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 93.24 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 4,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.28/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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