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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.06, 65.97 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.06, 65.97 and 42.48 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.06 : 65.97 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.06/65.97 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.06x = 65.97 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.06x = 2,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802.41/48.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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