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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 73 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 73 and 34.27 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 73 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/73 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 73 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 2,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501.71/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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