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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.73, 73.09 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.73, 73.09 and 12.66 is: 18.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.73 : 73.09 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.73/73.09 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.73x = 73.09 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.73x = 925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.04/48.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.98

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