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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.39 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.39 and 26.28 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.39 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.39 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.39 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 1,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.50/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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