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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 92.80 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 92.80 and 48.40 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 92.80 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/92.80 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 92.80 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 4,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491.52/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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