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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 86.41 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 86.41 and 44.22 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 86.41 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/86.41 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 86.41 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 3,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821.05/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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