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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 94.01 and 43.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 94.01 and 43.37 is: 65.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 94.01 = 43.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/94.01 = 43.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 94.01 × 43.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 4,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076.53/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.11

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