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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 67.35 and 42.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 67.35 and 42.70 is: 58.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 67.35 = 42.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/67.35 = 42.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 67.35 × 42.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 2,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875.85/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.90

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