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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 289.22 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 289.22 and 48.53 is: 72.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 289.22 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/289.22 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 289.22 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 14,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034.16/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.79

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