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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.48, 66.83 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.48, 66.83 and 37.58 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.48 : 66.83 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.48/66.83 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.48x = 66.83 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.48x = 2,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.95/48.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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