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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 85.72 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 85.72 and 48.31 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 85.72 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/85.72 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 85.72 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 4,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141.13/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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