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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.84, 67.33 and 37.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.84, 67.33 and 37.90 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.84 : 67.33 = 37.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.84/67.33 = 37.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.84x = 67.33 × 37.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.84x = 2,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.94/48.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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