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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.22, 66.53 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.22, 66.53 and 28.81 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.22 : 66.53 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.22/66.53 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.22x = 66.53 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.22x = 1,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.73/48.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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