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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 86.97 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 86.97 and 48.47 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 86.97 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/86.97 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 86.97 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215.44/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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