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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 93.41 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 93.41 and 58.89 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 93.41 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/93.41 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 93.41 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 5,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500.91/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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