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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.74, 85.15 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.74, 85.15 and 47.95 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.74 : 85.15 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.74/85.15 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.74x = 85.15 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.74x = 4,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.94/61.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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