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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 86.66 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 86.66 and 47.26 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 86.66 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/86.66 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 86.66 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 4,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.55/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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