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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 85.61 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 85.61 and 48.25 is: 66.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 85.61 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/85.61 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 85.61 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 4,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130.16/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.54

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