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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 93.81 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 93.81 and 44.49 is: 66.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 93.81 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/93.81 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 93.81 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 4,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.42/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.77

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