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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.27, 72.34 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.27, 72.34 and 35.48 is: 53.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.27 : 72.34 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.27/72.34 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.27x = 72.34 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.27x = 2,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566.72/48.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.17

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