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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.13 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.13 and 43.84 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.13 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.13 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.13 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 4,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.82/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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