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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.89, 67.59 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.89, 67.59 and 39.71 is: 54.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.89 : 67.59 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.89/67.59 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.89x = 67.59 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.89x = 2,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683.66/48.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.90

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