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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 86.18 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 86.18 and 41.74 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 86.18 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/86.18 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 86.18 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 3,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596.73/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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