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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.06, 93.24 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.06, 93.24 and 44.06 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.06 : 93.24 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.06/93.24 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.06x = 93.24 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.06x = 4,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.15/62.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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