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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.22, 66.58 and 39.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.22, 66.58 and 39.12 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.22 : 66.58 = 39.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.22/66.58 = 39.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.22x = 66.58 × 39.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.22x = 2,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604.61/48.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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