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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.41, 66.77 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.41, 66.77 and 35.45 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.41 : 66.77 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.41/66.77 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.41x = 66.77 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.41x = 2,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366.49/48.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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