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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.60, 66.78 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.60, 66.78 and 41.28 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.60 : 66.78 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.60/66.78 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.60x = 66.78 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.60x = 2,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756.68/48.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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