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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.69, 67.14 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.69, 67.14 and 34.11 is: 47.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.69 : 67.14 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.69/67.14 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.69x = 67.14 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.69x = 2,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.15/48.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.04

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