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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.51, 92.33 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.51, 92.33 and 48.13 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.51 : 92.33 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.51/92.33 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.51x = 92.33 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.51x = 4,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443.84/61.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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