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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.47, 86 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.47, 86 and 42.22 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.47 : 86 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.47/86 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.47x = 86 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.47x = 3,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630.49/57.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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