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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.26, 72.32 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.26, 72.32 and 38.07 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.26 : 72.32 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.26/72.32 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.26x = 72.32 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.26x = 2,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753.03/48.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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