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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.78, 86.68 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.78, 86.68 and 48 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.78 : 86.68 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.78/86.68 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.78x = 86.68 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.78x = 4,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160.64/62.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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