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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.81, 67.35 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.81, 67.35 and 26.97 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.81 : 67.35 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.81/67.35 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.81x = 67.35 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.81x = 1,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816.81/48.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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