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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.59, 72.93 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.59, 72.93 and 48.39 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.59 : 72.93 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.59/72.93 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.59x = 72.93 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.59x = 3,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.08/48.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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