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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.63, 66.96 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.63, 66.96 and 42.06 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.63 : 66.96 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.63/66.96 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.63x = 66.96 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.63x = 2,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816.34/48.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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