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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.91 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.91 and 48.32 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.91 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.91 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.91 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 13,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.20/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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