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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.05, 66.26 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.05, 66.26 and 39.34 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.05 : 66.26 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.05/66.26 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.05x = 66.26 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.05x = 2,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.60/48.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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