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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.39, 66.66 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.39, 66.66 and 34.54 is: 47.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.39 : 66.66 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.39/66.66 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.39x = 66.66 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.39x = 2,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302.44/48.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.58

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