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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.30, 66.59 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.30, 66.59 and 37.34 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.30 : 66.59 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.30/66.59 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.30x = 66.59 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.30x = 2,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486.47/48.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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