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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 86.16 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 86.16 and 47.93 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 86.16 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/86.16 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 86.16 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129.40/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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