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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 93.76 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 93.76 and 45.44 is: 68.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 93.76 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/93.76 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 93.76 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 4,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.45/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.08

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