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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.84, 86.73 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.84, 86.73 and 48.08 is: 66.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.84 : 86.73 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.84/86.73 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.84x = 86.73 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.84x = 4,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169.98/62.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.36

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