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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 85.26 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 85.26 and 48.82 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 85.26 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/85.26 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 85.26 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 4,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.39/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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