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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.14, 72.12 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.14, 72.12 and 26.44 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.14 : 72.12 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.14/72.12 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.14x = 72.12 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.14x = 1,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.36/48.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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