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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 93.99 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 93.99 and 44.59 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 93.99 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/93.99 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 93.99 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 4,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191.01/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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