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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.12, 65.50 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.12, 65.50 and 47.86 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.12 : 65.50 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.12/65.50 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.12x = 65.50 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.12x = 3,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.83/48.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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