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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.87 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.87 and 40.38 is: 55.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.87 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.87 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.87 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 3,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467.43/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.73

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