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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 93.72 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 93.72 and 44.48 is: 66.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 93.72 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/93.72 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 93.72 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 4,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168.67/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.66

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