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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.94, 73.41 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.94, 73.41 and 12.87 is: 19.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.94 : 73.41 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.94/73.41 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.94x = 73.41 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.94x = 944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.36/48.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.30

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