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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 92.04 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 92.04 and 47.89 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 92.04 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/92.04 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 92.04 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 4,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407.80/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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