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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.21, 85.82 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.21, 85.82 and 46.70 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.21 : 85.82 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.21/85.82 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.21x = 85.82 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.21x = 4,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007.48/62.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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