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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.62 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.62 and 48.13 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.62 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.62 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.62 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 13,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361.85/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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