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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.22, 85.56 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.22, 85.56 and 60.30 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.22 : 85.56 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.22/85.56 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.22x = 85.56 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.22x = 5,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159.06/62.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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