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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 86.24 and 48.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 86.24 and 48.79 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 86.24 = 48.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/86.24 = 48.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 86.24 × 48.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207.65/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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