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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.06, 66.28 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.06, 66.28 and 37.70 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.06 : 66.28 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.06/66.28 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.06x = 66.28 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.06x = 2,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.76/48.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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