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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.27, 93.45 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.27, 93.45 and 44.92 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.27 : 93.45 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.27/93.45 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.27x = 93.45 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.27x = 4,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.77/62.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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