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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.00, 85.59 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.00, 85.59 and 44.55 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.00 : 85.59 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.00/85.59 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.00x = 85.59 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.00x = 3,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813.03/62.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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