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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 92.99 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 92.99 and 43.97 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 92.99 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/92.99 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 92.99 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088.55/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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