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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 84.34 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 84.34 and 48.76 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 84.34 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/84.34 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 84.34 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 4,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.42/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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