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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.74, 67.27 and 26.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.74, 67.27 and 26.91 is: 37.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.74 : 67.27 = 26.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.74/67.27 = 26.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.74x = 67.27 × 26.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.74x = 1,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.10/48.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.14

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