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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 86.36 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 86.36 and 44.18 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 86.36 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/86.36 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 86.36 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 3,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814.73/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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