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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 86.94 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 86.94 and 44.60 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 86.94 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/86.94 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 86.94 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 3,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877.52/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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