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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.34, 66.72 and 27.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.34, 66.72 and 27.62 is: 38.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.34 : 66.72 = 27.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.34/66.72 = 27.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.34x = 66.72 × 27.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.34x = 1,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.59/48.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.12

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