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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 85.88 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 85.88 and 47.72 is: 65.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 85.88 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/85.88 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 85.88 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 4,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098.19/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.80

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