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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.21, 85.87 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.21, 85.87 and 44.72 is: 61.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.21 : 85.87 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.21/85.87 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.21x = 85.87 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.21x = 3,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840.05/62.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.72

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