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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.83 and 42.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.83 and 42.81 is: 59.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.83 = 42.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.83 = 42.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.83 × 42.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 3,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674.38/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.05

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