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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.43 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.43 and 48.18 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.43 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.43 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.43 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 4,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453.28/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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