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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.52, 72.76 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.52, 72.76 and 25.66 is: 38.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.52 : 72.76 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.52/72.76 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.52x = 72.76 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.52x = 1,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867.02/48.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.48

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