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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 84.18 and 48.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 84.18 and 48.77 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 84.18 = 48.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/84.18 = 48.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 84.18 × 48.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 4,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105.46/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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