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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.74, 72.93 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.74, 72.93 and 41.04 is: 61.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.74 : 72.93 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.74/72.93 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.74x = 72.93 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.74x = 2,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993.05/48.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.41

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