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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.63, 86.51 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.63, 86.51 and 48.72 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.63 : 86.51 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.63/86.51 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.63x = 86.51 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.63x = 4,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214.77/57.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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