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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.18, 66.50 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.18, 66.50 and 27.46 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.18 : 66.50 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.18/66.50 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.18x = 66.50 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.18x = 1,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.97/48.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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