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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.83 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.83 and 40.08 is: 55.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.83 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.83 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.83 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 3,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440.07/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.29

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