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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 86.70 and 48.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 86.70 and 48.15 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 86.70 = 48.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/86.70 = 48.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 86.70 × 48.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 4,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.61/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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