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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 86.22 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 86.22 and 46.18 is: 63.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 86.22 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/86.22 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 86.22 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 3,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981.64/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.62

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