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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.15, 66.43 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.15, 66.43 and 30.67 is: 42.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.15 : 66.43 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.15/66.43 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.15x = 66.43 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.15x = 2,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037.28/48.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.31

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