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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.67, 72.88 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.67, 72.88 and 26.97 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.67 : 72.88 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.67/72.88 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.67x = 72.88 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.67x = 1,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.21/48.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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