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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.20, 66.29 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.20, 66.29 and 38.48 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.20 : 66.29 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.20/66.29 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.20x = 66.29 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.20x = 2,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550.32/48.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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