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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 71.96 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 71.96 and 43.44 is: 65.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 71.96 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/71.96 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 71.96 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 3,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.94/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.12

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