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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 99.42 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 99.42 and 62.42 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 99.42 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/99.42 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 99.42 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 6,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,205.48/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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