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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.10, 66.39 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.10, 66.39 and 27.39 is: 37.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.10 : 66.39 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.10/66.39 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.10x = 66.39 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.10x = 1,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818.10/48.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.80

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