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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.30, 66.63 and 42.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.30, 66.63 and 42.15 is: 58.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.30 : 66.63 = 42.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.30/66.63 = 42.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.30x = 66.63 × 42.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.30x = 2,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.45/48.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.15

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