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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 62.60 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 62.60 and 44.80 is: 62.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 62.60 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/62.60 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 62.60 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 2,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.48/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.60

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