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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.92, 94.44 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.92, 94.44 and 43.68 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.92 : 94.44 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.92/94.44 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.92x = 94.44 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.92x = 4,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125.14/62.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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