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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 67.25 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 67.25 and 34.25 is: 47.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 67.25 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/67.25 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 67.25 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 2,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303.31/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.17

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