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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 93.45 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 93.45 and 44.91 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 93.45 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/93.45 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 93.45 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 4,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196.84/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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