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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.14, 71.91 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.14, 71.91 and 36.69 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.14 : 71.91 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.14/71.91 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.14x = 71.91 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.14x = 2,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.38/48.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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