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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.20, 66.56 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.20, 66.56 and 30.96 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.20 : 66.56 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.20/66.56 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.20x = 66.56 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.20x = 2,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060.70/48.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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