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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.62, 67.10 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.62, 67.10 and 27.90 is: 38.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.62 : 67.10 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.62/67.10 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.62x = 67.10 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.62x = 1,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.62/48.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.49

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