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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.10, 71.96 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.10, 71.96 and 34.90 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.10 : 71.96 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.10/71.96 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.10x = 71.96 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.10x = 2,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511.40/48.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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