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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.52, 66.88 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.52, 66.88 and 37.64 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.52 : 66.88 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.52/66.88 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.52x = 66.88 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.52x = 2,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.36/48.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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