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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.38, 91.92 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.38, 91.92 and 48.45 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.38 : 91.92 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.38/91.92 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.38x = 91.92 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.38x = 4,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453.95/61.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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