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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.35 and 42.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.35 and 42.53 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.35 = 42.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.35 = 42.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.35 × 42.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 2,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821.64/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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