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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.46, 66.82 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.46, 66.82 and 36.82 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.46 : 66.82 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.46/66.82 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.46x = 66.82 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.46x = 2,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.31/48.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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