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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 85.94 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 85.94 and 43.90 is: 60.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 85.94 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/85.94 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 85.94 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 3,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772.50/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.53

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