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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.16, 71.71 and 48.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.16, 71.71 and 48.02 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.16 : 71.71 = 48.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.16/71.71 = 48.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.16x = 71.71 × 48.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.16x = 3,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.51/48.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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