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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.39 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.39 and 29.67 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.39 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.39 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.39 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 1,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.79/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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