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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.04, 66.35 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.04, 66.35 and 41.15 is: 56.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.04 : 66.35 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.04/66.35 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.04x = 66.35 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.04x = 2,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.30/48.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.83

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