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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.85, 67.40 and 31.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.85, 67.40 and 31.60 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.85 : 67.40 = 31.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.85/67.40 = 31.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.85x = 67.40 × 31.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.85x = 2,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.75/48.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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