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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 72.21 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 72.21 and 37.45 is: 56.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 72.21 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/72.21 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 72.21 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 2,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.08/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.06

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