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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.06, 71.73 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.06, 71.73 and 37.94 is: 56.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.06 : 71.73 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.06/71.73 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.06x = 71.73 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.06x = 2,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.08/48.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.62

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