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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.77, 72.98 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.77, 72.98 and 35.94 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.77 : 72.98 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.77/72.98 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.77x = 72.98 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.77x = 2,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.72/48.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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