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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.89, 67.35 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.89, 67.35 and 35.04 is: 48.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.89 : 67.35 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.89/67.35 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.89x = 67.35 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.89x = 2,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.94/48.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.28

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