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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.52, 67.04 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.52, 67.04 and 38.18 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.52 : 67.04 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.52/67.04 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.52x = 67.04 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.52x = 2,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.06/48.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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