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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.88 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.88 and 47.80 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.88 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.88 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.88 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 4,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104.97/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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