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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.78 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.78 and 43.32 is: 64.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.78 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.78 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.78 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 4,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062.55/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.87

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