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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.35, 66.79 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.35, 66.79 and 37.58 is: 51.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.35 : 66.79 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.35/66.79 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.35x = 66.79 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.35x = 2,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.63/48.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.91

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