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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.65, 73 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.65, 73 and 27 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.65 : 73 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.65/73 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.65x = 73 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.65x = 1,971
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971/48.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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