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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.35, 66.83 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.35, 66.83 and 37.55 is: 51.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.35 : 66.83 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.35/66.83 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.35x = 66.83 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.35x = 2,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.45/48.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.90

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