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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.84, 67.47 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.84, 67.47 and 39.18 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.84 : 67.47 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.84/67.47 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.84x = 67.47 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.84x = 2,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643.47/48.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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