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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.49, 72.60 and 35.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.49, 72.60 and 35.59 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.49 : 72.60 = 35.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.49/72.60 = 35.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.49x = 72.60 × 35.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.49x = 2,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.83/48.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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