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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 94.26 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 94.26 and 44.93 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 94.26 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/94.26 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 94.26 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 4,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235.10/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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