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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 86.04 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 86.04 and 48.60 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 86.04 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/86.04 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 86.04 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 4,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181.54/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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