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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 140.44 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 140.44 and 44.88 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 140.44 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/140.44 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 140.44 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 6,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302.78/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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