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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.74, 67.29 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.74, 67.29 and 38.36 is: 52.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.74 : 67.29 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.74/67.29 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.74x = 67.29 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.74x = 2,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.24/48.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.96

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