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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.20, 66.50 and 31.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.20, 66.50 and 31.60 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.20 : 66.50 = 31.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.20/66.50 = 31.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.20x = 66.50 × 31.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.20x = 2,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.40/48.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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