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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.69, 72.90 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.69, 72.90 and 34.26 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.69 : 72.90 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.69/72.90 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.69x = 72.90 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.69x = 2,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497.55/48.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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