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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 93.49 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 93.49 and 44.30 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 93.49 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/93.49 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 93.49 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 4,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141.73/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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