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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 92.26 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 92.26 and 47.99 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 92.26 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/92.26 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 92.26 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 4,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427.98/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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