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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 93 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 93 and 48.40 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 93 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/93 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 93 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 4,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501.20/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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