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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.66 and 48.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.66 and 48.37 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.66 = 48.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.66 = 48.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.66 × 48.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143.37/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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