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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 73.22 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 73.22 and 28.26 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 73.22 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/73.22 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 73.22 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 2,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.06/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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