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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 92.28 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 92.28 and 49.48 is: 74.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 92.28 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/92.28 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 92.28 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 4,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566.01/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.20

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