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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.87, 67.30 and 38.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.87, 67.30 and 38.47 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.87 : 67.30 = 38.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.87/67.30 = 38.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.87x = 67.30 × 38.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.87x = 2,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588.69/48.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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