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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.48, 84.78 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.48, 84.78 and 54.20 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.48 : 84.78 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.48/84.78 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.48x = 84.78 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.48x = 4,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595.08/61.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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