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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.08, 66.24 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.08, 66.24 and 36.38 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.08 : 66.24 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.08/66.24 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.08x = 66.24 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.08x = 2,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.81/48.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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