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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 91.95 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 91.95 and 47.88 is: 71.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 91.95 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/91.95 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 91.95 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 4,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.57/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.87

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