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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.54, 66.99 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.54, 66.99 and 26.71 is: 36.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.54 : 66.99 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.54/66.99 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.54x = 66.99 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.54x = 1,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.17/48.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.86

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