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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.81, 67.36 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.81, 67.36 and 28.08 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.81 : 67.36 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.81/67.36 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.81x = 67.36 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.81x = 1,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.47/48.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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