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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 86.17 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 86.17 and 44.06 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 86.17 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/86.17 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 86.17 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 3,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796.43/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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