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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.93, 289.39 and 48.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.93, 289.39 and 48.65 is: 72.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.93 : 289.39 = 48.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.93/289.39 = 48.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.93x = 289.39 × 48.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.93x = 14,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.82/192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.97

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