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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.72, 93.88 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.72, 93.88 and 43.41 is: 64.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.72 : 93.88 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.72/93.88 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.72x = 93.88 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.72x = 4,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075.33/62.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.98

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