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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 93.18 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 93.18 and 44.14 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 93.18 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/93.18 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 93.18 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 4,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.97/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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