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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 86.02 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 86.02 and 43.91 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 86.02 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/86.02 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 86.02 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 3,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777.13/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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