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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.33, 85.96 and 48.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.33, 85.96 and 48.49 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.33 : 85.96 = 48.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.33/85.96 = 48.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.33x = 85.96 × 48.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.33x = 4,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168.20/62.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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