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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.33 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.33 and 48.21 is: 66.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.33 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.33 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.33 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065.55/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.46

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