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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.71, 94.07 and 43.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.71, 94.07 and 43.40 is: 65.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.71 : 94.07 = 43.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.71/94.07 = 43.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.71x = 94.07 × 43.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.71x = 4,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.98/62.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.11

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