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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.13, 72.36 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.13, 72.36 and 40.13 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.13 : 72.36 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.13/72.36 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.13x = 72.36 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.13x = 2,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903.61/48.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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