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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.58, 67.03 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.58, 67.03 and 36.95 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.58 : 67.03 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.58/67.03 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.58x = 67.03 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.58x = 2,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476.83/48.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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