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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.04, 85.68 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.04, 85.68 and 48.36 is: 66.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.04 : 85.68 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.04/85.68 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.04x = 85.68 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.04x = 4,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143.48/62.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.79

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