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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.02, 71.75 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.02, 71.75 and 35.09 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.02 : 71.75 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.02/71.75 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.02x = 71.75 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.02x = 2,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.44/48.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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