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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 93.11 and 48.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 93.11 and 48.57 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 93.11 = 48.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/93.11 = 48.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 93.11 × 48.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 4,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522.11/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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