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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.42 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.42 and 38.97 is: 53.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.42 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.42 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.42 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 2,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588.39/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.81

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