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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.97, 67.45 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.97, 67.45 and 38.59 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.97 : 67.45 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.97/67.45 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.97x = 67.45 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.97x = 2,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.90/48.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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