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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 92.29 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 92.29 and 48.72 is: 72.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 92.29 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/92.29 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 92.29 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 4,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.49/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.91

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