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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 94.02 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 94.02 and 48.27 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 94.02 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/94.02 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 94.02 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 4,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537.81/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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