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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.70, 72.96 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.70, 72.96 and 41.50 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.70 : 72.96 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.70/72.96 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.70x = 72.96 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.70x = 3,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.84/48.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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