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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 72.06 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 72.06 and 26.64 is: 39.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 72.06 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/72.06 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 72.06 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 1,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.68/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.99

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