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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.36, 66.41 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.36, 66.41 and 41.45 is: 56.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.36 : 66.41 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.36/66.41 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.36x = 66.41 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.36x = 2,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.69/48.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.92

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