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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 94.14 and 44.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 94.14 and 44.73 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 94.14 = 44.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/94.14 = 44.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 94.14 × 44.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 4,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210.88/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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