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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.29, 85.98 and 43.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.29, 85.98 and 43.87 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.29 : 85.98 = 43.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.29/85.98 = 43.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.29x = 85.98 × 43.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.29x = 3,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771.51/62.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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