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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 86.61 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 86.61 and 48.18 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 86.61 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/86.61 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 86.61 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 4,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172.87/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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