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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.83 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.83 and 48.36 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.83 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.83 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.83 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.74/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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