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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.89, 94.26 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.89, 94.26 and 32.44 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.89 : 94.26 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.89/94.26 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.89x = 94.26 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.89x = 3,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.12/62.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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