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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 94.29 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 94.29 and 44.84 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 94.29 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/94.29 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 94.29 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 4,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228.20/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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