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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 85.12 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 85.12 and 48.84 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 85.12 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/85.12 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 85.12 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157.26/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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