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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.08, 65.92 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.08, 65.92 and 47.28 is: 64.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.08 : 65.92 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.08/65.92 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.08x = 65.92 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.08x = 3,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.70/48.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.82

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