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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 93.60 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 93.60 and 44.34 is: 66.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 93.60 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/93.60 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 93.60 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 4,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.22/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.57

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