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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 85.14 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 85.14 and 48.53 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 85.14 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/85.14 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 85.14 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 4,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131.18/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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