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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.21, 66.56 and 37.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.21, 66.56 and 37.27 is: 51.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.21 : 66.56 = 37.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.21/66.56 = 37.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.21x = 66.56 × 37.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.21x = 2,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480.69/48.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.46

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