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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.19, 72.14 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.19, 72.14 and 36.82 is: 55.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.19 : 72.14 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.19/72.14 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.19x = 72.14 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.19x = 2,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.19/48.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.12

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