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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.43, 66.84 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.43, 66.84 and 38.09 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.43 : 66.84 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.43/66.84 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.43x = 66.84 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.43x = 2,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.41/48.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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