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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 78.78 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 78.78 and 48.88 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 78.78 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/78.78 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 78.78 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 3,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850.77/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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