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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 85.98 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.42, 85.98 and 47.84 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.42 : 85.98 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.42/85.98 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.42x = 85.98 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.42x = 4,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.28/62.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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