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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.95, 67.25 and 39.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.95, 67.25 and 39.23 is: 53.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.95 : 67.25 = 39.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.95/67.25 = 39.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.95x = 67.25 × 39.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.95x = 2,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.69/48.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.89

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