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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.47, 66.87 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.47, 66.87 and 26.63 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.47 : 66.87 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.47/66.87 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.47x = 66.87 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.47x = 1,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.98/48.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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