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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.07, 71.96 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.07, 71.96 and 25.22 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.07 : 71.96 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.07/71.96 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.07x = 71.96 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.07x = 1,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814.35/48.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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