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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.10, 66.34 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.10, 66.34 and 39.90 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.10 : 66.34 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.10/66.34 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.10x = 66.34 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.10x = 2,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646.77/48.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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