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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.88, 73.20 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.88, 73.20 and 35.22 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.88 : 73.20 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.88/73.20 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.88x = 73.20 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.88x = 2,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.10/48.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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