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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.25, 66.58 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.25, 66.58 and 37.89 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.25 : 66.58 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.25/66.58 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.25x = 66.58 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.25x = 2,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.53/48.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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