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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 86.36 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 86.36 and 47.13 is: 64.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 86.36 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/86.36 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 86.36 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 4,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069.91/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.94

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