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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.35, 66.52 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.35, 66.52 and 37.41 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.35 : 66.52 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.35/66.52 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.35x = 66.52 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.35x = 2,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488.68/48.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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