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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 85.19 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 85.19 and 47.30 is: 65.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 85.19 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/85.19 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 85.19 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 4,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029.39/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.33

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