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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.86, 73.20 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.86, 73.20 and 35.30 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.86 : 73.20 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.86/73.20 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.86x = 73.20 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.86x = 2,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.96/48.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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