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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 86.23 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 86.23 and 47.95 is: 66.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 86.23 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/86.23 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 86.23 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 4,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134.73/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.12

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