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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.35 and 48.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.35 and 48.44 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.35 = 48.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.35 = 48.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.35 × 48.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182.79/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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