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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.80 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.80 and 48.43 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.80 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.80 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.80 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 4,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494.30/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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