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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.60 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.60 and 44.78 is: 61.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.60 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.60 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.60 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833.17/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.83

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