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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.08, 66.37 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.08, 66.37 and 34.27 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.08 : 66.37 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.08/66.37 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.08x = 66.37 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.08x = 2,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274.50/48.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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