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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.89, 73.34 and 24.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.89, 73.34 and 24.86 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.89 : 73.34 = 24.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.89/73.34 = 24.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.89x = 73.34 × 24.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.89x = 1,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.38/48.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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