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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.98, 94.31 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.98, 94.31 and 48.50 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.98 : 94.31 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.98/94.31 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.98x = 94.31 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.98x = 4,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574.13/62.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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