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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.33, 66.65 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.33, 66.65 and 37.98 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.33 : 66.65 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.33/66.65 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.33x = 66.65 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.33x = 2,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.18/48.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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