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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.18, 66.51 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.18, 66.51 and 37.31 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.18 : 66.51 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.18/66.51 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.18x = 66.51 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.18x = 2,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.16/48.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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