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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.19, 66.50 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.19, 66.50 and 26.35 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.19 : 66.50 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.19/66.50 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.19x = 66.50 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.19x = 1,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.43/48.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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