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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.92, 67.46 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.92, 67.46 and 38.57 is: 53.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.92 : 67.46 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.92/67.46 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.92x = 67.46 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.92x = 2,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601.40/48.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.18

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