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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 93.98 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 93.98 and 48.22 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 93.98 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/93.98 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 93.98 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 4,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.72/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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