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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 86.21 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 86.21 and 44.16 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 86.21 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/86.21 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 86.21 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 3,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806.81/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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