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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 93.18 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 93.18 and 44.03 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 93.18 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/93.18 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 93.18 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.72/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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