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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.38, 86.22 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.38, 86.22 and 48.56 is: 67.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.38 : 86.22 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.38/86.22 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.38x = 86.22 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.38x = 4,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186.84/62.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.12

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