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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.86, 67.40 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.86, 67.40 and 28.13 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.86 : 67.40 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.86/67.40 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.86x = 67.40 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.86x = 1,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.96/48.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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