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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 85.56 and 48.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 85.56 and 48.19 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 85.56 = 48.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/85.56 = 48.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 85.56 × 48.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123.14/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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