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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.84, 91.46 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.84, 91.46 and 48.89 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.84 : 91.46 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.84/91.46 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.84x = 91.46 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.84x = 4,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471.83/60.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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