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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 86.24 and 48.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 86.24 and 48.74 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 86.24 = 48.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/86.24 = 48.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 86.24 × 48.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 4,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203.34/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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