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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.75 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.75 and 47.30 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.75 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.75 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.75 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 4,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055.72/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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