Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.71, 73.07 and 12.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48.71, 73.07 and 12.65 is: 18.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48.71 : 73.07 = 12.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48.71/73.07 = 12.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48.71x = 73.07 × 12.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48.71x = 923.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923.91/48.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18.97
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