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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.07, 72 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.07, 72 and 35.18 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.07 : 72 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.07/72 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.07x = 72 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.07x = 2,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532.96/48.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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