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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.61 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.61 and 48.27 is: 72.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.61 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.61 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.61 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.63/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.34

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