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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.10, 86.99 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.10, 86.99 and 48.52 is: 66.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.10 : 86.99 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.10/86.99 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.10x = 86.99 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.10x = 4,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220.75/63.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.89

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