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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 72.92 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 72.92 and 30.42 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 72.92 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/72.92 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 72.92 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 2,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218.30/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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