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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.72, 67.24 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.72, 67.24 and 26.89 is: 37.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.72 : 67.24 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.72/67.24 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.72x = 67.24 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.72x = 1,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.61/48.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.10

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