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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.85 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.85 and 44.25 is: 61.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.85 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.85 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.85 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 3,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798.86/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.02

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