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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 91.28 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 91.28 and 48.88 is: 73.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 91.28 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/91.28 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 91.28 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 4,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461.77/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.35

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