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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.40 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.40 and 27.39 is: 37.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.40 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.40 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.40 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 1,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818.65/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.80

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