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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.75, 67.20 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.75, 67.20 and 37.81 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.75 : 67.20 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.75/67.20 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.75x = 67.20 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.75x = 2,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.83/48.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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