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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.39, 72.29 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.39, 72.29 and 35.31 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.39 : 72.29 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.39/72.29 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.39x = 72.29 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.39x = 2,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552.20/48.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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