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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 93.21 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 93.21 and 44.14 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 93.21 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/93.21 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 93.21 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 4,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114.29/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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