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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 195.80 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 195.80 and 48.27 is: 72.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 195.80 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/195.80 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 195.80 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 9,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.04/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.44

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