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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 94.19 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 94.19 and 48.34 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 94.19 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/94.19 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 94.19 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 4,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553.14/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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