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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.81, 67.38 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.81, 67.38 and 36.57 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.81 : 67.38 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.81/67.38 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.81x = 67.38 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.81x = 2,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.09/48.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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