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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.44 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.44 and 44.44 is: 61.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.44 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.44 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.44 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796.95/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.24

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