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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 86.78 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 86.78 and 48.22 is: 66.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 86.78 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/86.78 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 86.78 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 4,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184.53/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.63

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