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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 85.55 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 85.55 and 47.48 is: 65.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 85.55 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/85.55 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 85.55 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 4,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061.25/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.59

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