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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.51, 66.94 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.51, 66.94 and 26.68 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.51 : 66.94 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.51/66.94 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.51x = 66.94 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.51x = 1,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.62/48.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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