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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 93.87 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 93.87 and 44.66 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 93.87 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/93.87 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 93.87 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 4,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191.76/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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