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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.36, 66.64 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.36, 66.64 and 37.48 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.36 : 66.64 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.36/66.64 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.36x = 66.64 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.36x = 2,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497.67/48.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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