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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.49, 72.68 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.49, 72.68 and 34.95 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.49 : 72.68 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.49/72.68 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.49x = 72.68 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.49x = 2,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.46/48.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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