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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.80 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.80 and 40.48 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.80 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.80 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.80 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756.54/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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