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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.69 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.69 and 57.22 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.69 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.69 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.69 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.18/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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