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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 71.97 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 71.97 and 25.16 is: 37.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 71.97 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/71.97 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 71.97 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 1,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.41/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.72

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