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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 86.21 and 48.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 86.21 and 48.41 is: 66.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 86.21 = 48.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/86.21 = 48.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 86.21 × 48.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.43/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.84

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