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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.63, 67.08 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.63, 67.08 and 39.43 is: 54.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.63 : 67.08 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.63/67.08 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.63x = 67.08 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.63x = 2,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.96/48.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.39

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