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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 85.55 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 85.55 and 44.54 is: 61.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 85.55 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/85.55 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 85.55 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 3,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810.40/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.37

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