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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.32 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.32 and 43.69 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.32 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.32 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.32 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120.62/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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