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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.30, 66.78 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.30, 66.78 and 37.98 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.30 : 66.78 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.30/66.78 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.30x = 66.78 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.30x = 2,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536.30/48.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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