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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.56, 66.97 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.56, 66.97 and 37.62 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.56 : 66.97 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.56/66.97 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.56x = 66.97 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.56x = 2,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.41/48.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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