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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 94.11 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 94.11 and 43.47 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 94.11 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/94.11 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 94.11 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 4,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090.96/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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