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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.47, 72.75 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.47, 72.75 and 34 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.47 : 72.75 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.47/72.75 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.47x = 72.75 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.47x = 2,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473.50/48.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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