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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.07 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.07 and 44.49 is: 66.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.07 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.07 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.07 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 4,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185.17/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.69

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