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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.77, 67.30 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.77, 67.30 and 26.93 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.77 : 67.30 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.77/67.30 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.77x = 67.30 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.77x = 1,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.39/48.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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