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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 73.13 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 73.13 and 36.66 is: 54.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 73.13 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/73.13 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 73.13 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 2,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680.95/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.90

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