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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 94.12 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 94.12 and 48.52 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 94.12 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/94.12 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 94.12 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 4,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566.70/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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