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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.86, 67.41 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.86, 67.41 and 28.14 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.86 : 67.41 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.86/67.41 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.86x = 67.41 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.86x = 1,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.92/48.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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