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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.95 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.95 and 43.80 is: 60.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.95 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.95 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.95 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 3,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764.61/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.48

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