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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.70, 67.12 and 36.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.70, 67.12 and 36.40 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.70 : 67.12 = 36.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.70/67.12 = 36.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.70x = 67.12 × 36.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.70x = 2,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443.17/48.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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