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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.09, 115.95 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.09, 115.95 and 62.22 is: 85.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.09 : 115.95 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.09/115.95 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.09x = 115.95 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.09x = 7,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214.41/84.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.79

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