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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.21, 66.57 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.21, 66.57 and 29.82 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.21 : 66.57 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.21/66.57 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.21x = 66.57 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.21x = 1,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.12/48.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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