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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 90.86 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 90.86 and 44.35 is: 66.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 90.86 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/90.86 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 90.86 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 4,029.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029.19/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.47

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