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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.19 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.19 and 47.94 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.19 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.19 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.19 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 4,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418.89/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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