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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 66.18 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 66.18 and 35.74 is: 49.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 66.18 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/66.18 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 66.18 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 2,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365.49/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.25

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