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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 85.04 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 85.04 and 48.72 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 85.04 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/85.04 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 85.04 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 4,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143.15/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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