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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.61, 67.05 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.61, 67.05 and 36.31 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.61 : 67.05 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.61/67.05 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.61x = 67.05 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.61x = 2,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.59/48.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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