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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.58, 66.98 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.58, 66.98 and 41.58 is: 57.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.58 : 66.98 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.58/66.98 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.58x = 66.98 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.58x = 2,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784.49/48.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.32

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