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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.87, 67.23 and 42.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.87, 67.23 and 42.30 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.87 : 67.23 = 42.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.87/67.23 = 42.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.87x = 67.23 × 42.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.87x = 2,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843.83/48.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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