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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.53, 66.94 and 34.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.53, 66.94 and 34.75 is: 47.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.53 : 66.94 = 34.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.53/66.94 = 34.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.53x = 66.94 × 34.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.53x = 2,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.98/48.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.93

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