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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 92.68 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 92.68 and 43.86 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 92.68 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/92.68 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 92.68 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 4,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064.94/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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