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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.91 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.91 and 47.76 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.91 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.91 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.91 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 4,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.82/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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