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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.06, 66.42 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.06, 66.42 and 38.34 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.06 : 66.42 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.06/66.42 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.06x = 66.42 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.06x = 2,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546.54/48.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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