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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.99, 67.48 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.99, 67.48 and 38.05 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.99 : 67.48 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.99/67.48 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.99x = 67.48 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.99x = 2,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.61/48.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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