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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.34 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.34 and 48.87 is: 67.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.34 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.34 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.34 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121.76/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.38

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