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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.06, 71.94 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.06, 71.94 and 34.53 is: 51.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.06 : 71.94 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.06/71.94 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.06x = 71.94 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.06x = 2,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484.09/48.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.69

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