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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 90.48 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 90.48 and 48.36 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 90.48 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/90.48 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 90.48 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 4,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.61/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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