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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 67.38 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 67.38 and 40.47 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 67.38 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/67.38 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 67.38 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 2,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.87/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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