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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 93.26 and 48.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 93.26 and 48.49 is: 73.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 93.26 = 48.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/93.26 = 48.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 93.26 × 48.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 4,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522.18/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.01

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