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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 92.70 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 92.70 and 32.52 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 92.70 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/92.70 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 92.70 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 3,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014.60/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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