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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.84, 92.68 and 48.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.84, 92.68 and 48.25 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.84 : 92.68 = 48.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.84/92.68 = 48.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.84x = 92.68 × 48.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.84x = 4,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471.57/61.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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