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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.18 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.18 and 44.48 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.18 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.18 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.18 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 4,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189.13/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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