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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 72.31 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 72.31 and 19.34 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 72.31 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/72.31 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 72.31 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 1,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.14/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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