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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.91, 67.49 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.91, 67.49 and 28.19 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.91 : 67.49 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.91/67.49 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.91x = 67.49 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.91x = 1,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.21/48.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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