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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.90, 94.34 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.90, 94.34 and 44.37 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.90 : 94.34 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.90/94.34 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.90x = 94.34 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.90x = 4,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186.12/62.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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