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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.13, 72.13 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.13, 72.13 and 25.31 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.13 : 72.13 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.13/72.13 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.13x = 72.13 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.13x = 1,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.12/48.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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