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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.48, 90.72 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.48, 90.72 and 48.42 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.48 : 90.72 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.48/90.72 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.48x = 90.72 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.48x = 4,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392.66/60.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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