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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 86.34 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 86.34 and 48.70 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 86.34 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/86.34 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 86.34 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 4,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204.76/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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