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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 86.58 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 86.58 and 45.27 is: 62.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 86.58 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/86.58 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 86.58 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 3,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919.48/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.48

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