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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.42 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.42 and 38.93 is: 53.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.42 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.42 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.42 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 2,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585.40/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.74

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