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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.52, 66.95 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.52, 66.95 and 26.68 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.52 : 66.95 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.52/66.95 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.52x = 66.95 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.52x = 1,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.51/48.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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