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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.32, 66.72 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.32, 66.72 and 37.44 is: 51.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.32 : 66.72 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.32/66.72 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.32x = 66.72 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.32x = 2,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.00/48.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.70

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