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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.40 and 48.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.40 and 48.14 is: 72.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.40 = 48.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.40 = 48.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.40 × 48.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 4,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448.14/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.09

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