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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 85.96 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 85.96 and 43.88 is: 60.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 85.96 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/85.96 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 85.96 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 3,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771.39/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.48

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