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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.39 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.39 and 44.21 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.39 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.39 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.39 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 3,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819.08/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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