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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.09, 66.37 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.09, 66.37 and 26.26 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.09 : 66.37 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.09/66.37 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.09x = 66.37 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.09x = 1,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.97/48.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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