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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 66.53 and 30.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 66.53 and 30.74 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 66.53 = 30.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/66.53 = 30.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 66.53 × 30.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 2,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.88/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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