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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 93.44 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 93.44 and 44.44 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 93.44 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/93.44 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 93.44 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152.47/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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