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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.10, 66.41 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.10, 66.41 and 37.17 is: 51.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.10 : 66.41 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.10/66.41 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.10x = 66.41 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.10x = 2,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468.46/48.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.32

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