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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.72, 86.58 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.72, 86.58 and 44.06 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.72 : 86.58 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.72/86.58 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.72x = 86.58 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.72x = 3,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814.92/62.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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