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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 93.17 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 93.17 and 44.09 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 93.17 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/93.17 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 93.17 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 4,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.38/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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