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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 66.29 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 66.29 and 31.67 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 66.29 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/66.29 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 66.29 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 2,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099.80/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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