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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 84.72 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 84.72 and 47.48 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 84.72 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/84.72 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 84.72 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 4,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022.51/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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