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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 86.37 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 86.37 and 47.87 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 86.37 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/86.37 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 86.37 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 4,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134.10/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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