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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 86.46 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 86.46 and 61.59 is: 85.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 86.46 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/86.46 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 86.46 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 5,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325.07/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.58

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