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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 95.73 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 95.73 and 62.22 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 95.73 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/95.73 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 95.73 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 5,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956.32/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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