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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.75, 72.93 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.75, 72.93 and 35.19 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.75 : 72.93 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.75/72.93 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.75x = 72.93 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.75x = 2,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566.41/48.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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