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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.96, 94.50 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.96, 94.50 and 43.66 is: 65.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.96 : 94.50 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.96/94.50 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.96x = 94.50 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.96x = 4,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125.87/62.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.53

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