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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.02, 71.82 and 34.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.02, 71.82 and 34.38 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.02 : 71.82 = 34.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.02/71.82 = 34.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.02x = 71.82 × 34.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.02x = 2,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.17/48.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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