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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 86.96 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 86.96 and 44.60 is: 61.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 86.96 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/86.96 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 86.96 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 3,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877.76/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.57

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