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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 86.55 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 86.55 and 48.90 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 86.55 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/86.55 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 86.55 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 4,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232.30/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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