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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.72 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.72 and 37.22 is: 51.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.72 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.72 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.72 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 3,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190.50/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.37

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