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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.72, 82.26 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.72, 82.26 and 48 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.72 : 82.26 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.72/82.26 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.72x = 82.26 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.72x = 3,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948.48/54.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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