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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.81, 86.70 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.81, 86.70 and 44.42 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.81 : 86.70 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.81/86.70 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.81x = 86.70 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.81x = 3,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850.78/62.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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