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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.14, 66.47 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.14, 66.47 and 37.20 is: 51.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.14 : 66.47 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.14/66.47 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.14x = 66.47 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.14x = 2,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472.50/48.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.37

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