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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.78, 67.29 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.78, 67.29 and 36.53 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.78 : 67.29 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.78/67.29 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.78x = 67.29 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.78x = 2,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.77/48.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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