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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 79.92 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 79.92 and 48.70 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 79.92 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/79.92 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 79.92 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 3,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892.10/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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