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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.99, 67.58 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.99, 67.58 and 34.41 is: 47.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.99 : 67.58 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.99/67.58 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.99x = 67.58 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.99x = 2,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.26/48.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.46

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