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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.95, 67.50 and 36.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.95, 67.50 and 36.67 is: 50.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.95 : 67.50 = 36.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.95/67.50 = 36.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.95x = 67.50 × 36.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.95x = 2,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.23/48.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.57

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