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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.71, 67.23 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.71, 67.23 and 26.88 is: 37.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.71 : 67.23 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.71/67.23 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.71x = 67.23 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.71x = 1,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.01/48.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.10

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