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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 99.02 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 99.02 and 62.22 is: 85.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 99.02 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/99.02 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 99.02 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 6,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161.43/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.66

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