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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.89 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.89 and 48.39 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.89 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.89 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.89 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 4,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156.22/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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