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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.65, 67.03 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.65, 67.03 and 38.21 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.65 : 67.03 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.65/67.03 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.65x = 67.03 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.65x = 2,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560.79/48.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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