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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.70, 72.96 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.70, 72.96 and 25.84 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.70 : 72.96 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.70/72.96 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.70x = 72.96 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.70x = 1,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.29/48.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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