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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.86, 92.76 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.86, 92.76 and 48.90 is: 73.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.86 : 92.76 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.86/92.76 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.86x = 92.76 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.86x = 4,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535.96/61.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.33

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