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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 94.52 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 94.52 and 44.85 is: 67.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 94.52 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/94.52 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 94.52 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 4,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239.22/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.54

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