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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.59 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.59 and 48.11 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.59 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.59 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.59 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 13,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,353.47/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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