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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.53, 72.73 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.53, 72.73 and 22.83 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.53 : 72.73 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.53/72.73 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.53x = 72.73 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.53x = 1,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.18/48.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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