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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.40 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.40 and 48.90 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.40 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.40 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.40 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225.28/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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