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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.80 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.80 and 47.68 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.80 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.80 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.80 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 4,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377.02/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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