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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.62, 67.16 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.62, 67.16 and 38.29 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.62 : 67.16 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.62/67.16 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.62x = 67.16 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.62x = 2,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.56/48.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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