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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 72.96 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 72.96 and 43.69 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 72.96 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/72.96 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 72.96 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 3,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.62/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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