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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.09, 72.42 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.09, 72.42 and 41.28 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.09 : 72.42 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.09/72.42 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.09x = 72.42 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.09x = 2,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989.50/48.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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