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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 86.10 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 86.10 and 47.72 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 86.10 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/86.10 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 86.10 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 4,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.69/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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