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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.52, 72.72 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.52, 72.72 and 38.44 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.52 : 72.72 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.52/72.72 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.52x = 72.72 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.52x = 2,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795.36/48.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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