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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.02, 85.49 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.02, 85.49 and 47.44 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.02 : 85.49 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.02/85.49 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.02x = 85.49 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.02x = 4,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055.65/62.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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