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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 66.50 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 66.50 and 38.51 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 66.50 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/66.50 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 66.50 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 2,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560.58/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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