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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.02, 71.98 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.02, 71.98 and 25.16 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.02 : 71.98 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.02/71.98 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.02x = 71.98 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.02x = 1,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.02/48.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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