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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.29, 66.53 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.29, 66.53 and 37.31 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.29 : 66.53 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.29/66.53 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.29x = 66.53 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.29x = 2,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.99/48.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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