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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 92.12 and 48.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 92.12 and 48.66 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 92.12 = 48.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/92.12 = 48.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 92.12 × 48.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 4,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482.56/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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