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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.62, 72.95 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.62, 72.95 and 34.85 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.62 : 72.95 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.62/72.95 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.62x = 72.95 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.62x = 2,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542.32/48.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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