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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 94.40 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 94.40 and 44.80 is: 67.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 94.40 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/94.40 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 94.40 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 4,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229.12/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.26

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