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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.54, 66.92 and 42.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.54, 66.92 and 42.74 is: 58.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.54 : 66.92 = 42.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.54/66.92 = 42.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.54x = 66.92 × 42.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.54x = 2,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.61/48.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.91

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