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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.29, 72.72 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.29, 72.72 and 34.86 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.29 : 72.72 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.29/72.72 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.29x = 72.72 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.29x = 2,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535.15/48.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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