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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 86.78 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 86.78 and 44.44 is: 61.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 86.78 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/86.78 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 86.78 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 3,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856.50/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.33

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