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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 91.90 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 91.90 and 47.75 is: 71.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 91.90 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/91.90 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 91.90 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 4,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388.23/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.54

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