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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.01, 71.89 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.01, 71.89 and 34.45 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.01 : 71.89 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.01/71.89 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.01x = 71.89 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.01x = 2,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476.61/48.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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