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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.72, 85.12 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.72, 85.12 and 48.76 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.72 : 85.12 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.72/85.12 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.72x = 85.12 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.72x = 4,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.45/61.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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