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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.59, 72.75 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.59, 72.75 and 35.02 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.59 : 72.75 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.59/72.75 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.59x = 72.75 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.59x = 2,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.71/48.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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