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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.93, 67.56 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.93, 67.56 and 36.66 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.93 : 67.56 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.93/67.56 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.93x = 67.56 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.93x = 2,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476.75/48.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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