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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 85.65 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 85.65 and 40.22 is: 55.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 85.65 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/85.65 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 85.65 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 3,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.81/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.52

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