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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 92.21 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 92.21 and 47.93 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 92.21 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/92.21 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 92.21 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 4,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418.92/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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