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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 90.79 and 48.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 90.79 and 48.20 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 90.79 = 48.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/90.79 = 48.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 90.79 × 48.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 4,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.50/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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