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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.59, 93.93 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.59, 93.93 and 44.59 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.59 : 93.93 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.59/93.93 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.59x = 93.93 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.59x = 4,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188.34/62.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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