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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 87.04 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 87.04 and 48.59 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 87.04 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/87.04 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 87.04 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 4,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229.27/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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