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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 100.14 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 100.14 and 44.62 is: 61.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 100.14 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/100.14 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 100.14 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 4,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468.25/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.53

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