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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 86.58 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 86.58 and 48.84 is: 67.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 86.58 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/86.58 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 86.58 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228.57/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.46

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