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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.36, 85.84 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.36, 85.84 and 48.52 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.36 : 85.84 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.36/85.84 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.36x = 85.84 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.36x = 4,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164.29/62.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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