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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.02, 66.42 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.02, 66.42 and 37.76 is: 52.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.02 : 66.42 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.02/66.42 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.02x = 66.42 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.02x = 2,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.02/48.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.23

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