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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 71.52 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 71.52 and 44.32 is: 66.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 71.52 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/71.52 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 71.52 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 3,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169.77/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.04

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