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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.54, 66.96 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.54, 66.96 and 34.73 is: 47.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.54 : 66.96 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.54/66.96 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.54x = 66.96 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.54x = 2,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.19/48.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.90

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