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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.85, 67.48 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.85, 67.48 and 38.07 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.85 : 67.48 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.85/67.48 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.85x = 67.48 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.85x = 2,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568.96/48.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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