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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 66.22 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 66.22 and 35.75 is: 49.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 66.22 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/66.22 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 66.22 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 2,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.37/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.29

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