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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.41, 93.69 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.41, 93.69 and 44.44 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.41 : 93.69 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.41/93.69 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.41x = 93.69 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.41x = 4,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163.58/62.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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