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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.63 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.63 and 48.01 is: 71.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.63 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.63 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.63 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 4,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495.18/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.77

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