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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.67, 72.96 and 27.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.67, 72.96 and 27.25 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.67 : 72.96 = 27.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.67/72.96 = 27.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.67x = 72.96 × 27.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.67x = 1,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.16/48.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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