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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.66, 72.88 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.66, 72.88 and 35.84 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.66 : 72.88 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.66/72.88 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.66x = 72.88 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.66x = 2,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.11/48.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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