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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.55, 66.92 and 36.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.55, 66.92 and 36.85 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.55 : 66.92 = 36.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.55/66.92 = 36.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.55x = 66.92 × 36.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.55x = 2,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466.08/48.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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