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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.19, 84.42 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.19, 84.42 and 48.08 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.19 : 84.42 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.19/84.42 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.19x = 84.42 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.19x = 4,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058.91/61.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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