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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 86.54 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 86.54 and 48.16 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 86.54 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/86.54 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 86.54 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 4,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.77/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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