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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.01, 71.95 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.01, 71.95 and 37.82 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.01 : 71.95 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.01/71.95 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.01x = 71.95 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.01x = 2,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.05/48.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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