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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.77, 67.26 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.77, 67.26 and 30.32 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.77 : 67.26 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.77/67.26 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.77x = 67.26 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.77x = 2,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039.73/48.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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