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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 66.28 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 66.28 and 27.31 is: 37.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 66.28 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/66.28 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 66.28 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 1,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.98/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.68

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