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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 84.95 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 84.95 and 47.84 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 84.95 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/84.95 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 84.95 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 4,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063.84/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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