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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.16 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.16 and 48.72 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.16 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.16 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.16 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.72/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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