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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.28, 66.57 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.28, 66.57 and 37.36 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.28 : 66.57 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.28/66.57 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.28x = 66.57 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.28x = 2,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.06/48.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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