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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.35, 66.72 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.35, 66.72 and 26.51 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.35 : 66.72 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.35/66.72 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.35x = 66.72 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.35x = 1,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.90/48.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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