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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.87, 72.90 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.87, 72.90 and 41.04 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.87 : 72.90 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.87/72.90 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.87x = 72.90 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.87x = 2,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.82/48.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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