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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.86 and 40.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.86 and 40.43 is: 55.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.86 = 40.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.86 = 40.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.86 × 40.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 3,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470.89/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.78

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