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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 93.68 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 93.68 and 48.94 is: 73.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 93.68 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/93.68 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 93.68 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 4,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584.70/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.33

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