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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 92.98 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 92.98 and 44.87 is: 67.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 92.98 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/92.98 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 92.98 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 4,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171.89/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.26

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