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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 94.08 and 44.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 94.08 and 44.73 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 94.08 = 44.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/94.08 = 44.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 94.08 × 44.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 4,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208.20/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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