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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.13, 72.24 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.13, 72.24 and 28.81 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.13 : 72.24 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.13/72.24 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.13x = 72.24 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.13x = 2,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081.42/48.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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