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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.94, 73.41 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.94, 73.41 and 47.74 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.94 : 73.41 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.94/73.41 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.94x = 73.41 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.94x = 3,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.59/48.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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