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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.56, 72.80 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.56, 72.80 and 22.88 is: 34.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.56 : 72.80 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.56/72.80 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.56x = 72.80 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.56x = 1,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.66/48.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.30

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