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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.98, 67.69 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.98, 67.69 and 40.22 is: 55.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.98 : 67.69 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.98/67.69 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.98x = 67.69 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.98x = 2,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.29/48.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.59

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