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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.86, 86.71 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.86, 86.71 and 44.45 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.86 : 86.71 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.86/86.71 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.86x = 86.71 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.86x = 3,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854.25/62.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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