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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 94.37 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 94.37 and 43.68 is: 65.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 94.37 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/94.37 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 94.37 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 4,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121.39/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.46

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