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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.84, 67.40 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.84, 67.40 and 27 is: 37.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.84 : 67.40 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.84/67.40 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.84x = 67.40 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.84x = 1,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.80/48.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.26

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