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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.41, 72.50 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.41, 72.50 and 30.35 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.41 : 72.50 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.41/72.50 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.41x = 72.50 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.41x = 2,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.86/48.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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