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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.47, 86.25 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.47, 86.25 and 48.70 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.47 : 86.25 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.47/86.25 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.47x = 86.25 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.47x = 4,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.38/62.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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