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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.40 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.40 and 28.70 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.40 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.40 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.40 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 1,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.82/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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