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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 72.39 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 72.39 and 34.76 is: 52.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 72.39 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/72.39 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 72.39 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 2,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.74/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.17

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