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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.62 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.62 and 47.52 is: 71.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.62 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.62 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.62 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401.30/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.22

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