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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.73, 72.90 and 29.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.73, 72.90 and 29.47 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.73 : 72.90 = 29.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.73/72.90 = 29.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.73x = 72.90 × 29.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.73x = 2,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148.36/48.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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