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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.93, 67.51 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.93, 67.51 and 29.51 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.93 : 67.51 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.93/67.51 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.93x = 67.51 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.93x = 1,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.22/48.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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