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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.05, 71.91 and 26.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.05, 71.91 and 26.36 is: 39.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.05 : 71.91 = 26.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.05/71.91 = 26.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.05x = 71.91 × 26.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.05x = 1,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.19/48.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.45

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