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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.47, 72.36 and 37.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.47, 72.36 and 37.01 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.47 : 72.36 = 37.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.47/72.36 = 37.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.47x = 72.36 × 37.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.47x = 2,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678.04/48.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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