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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 85.23 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 85.23 and 47.86 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 85.23 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/85.23 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 85.23 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 4,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079.24/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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