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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.16, 72.16 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.16, 72.16 and 26.48 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.16 : 72.16 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.16/72.16 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.16x = 72.16 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.16x = 1,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910.80/48.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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