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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.30, 66.60 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.30, 66.60 and 37.80 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.30 : 66.60 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.30/66.60 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.30x = 66.60 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.30x = 2,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.48/48.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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