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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.92, 78.24 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.92, 78.24 and 48 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.92 : 78.24 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.92/78.24 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.92x = 78.24 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.92x = 3,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755.52/51.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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