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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.44, 90.52 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.44, 90.52 and 48.40 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.44 : 90.52 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.44/90.52 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.44x = 90.52 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.44x = 4,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381.17/60.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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