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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.09, 66.42 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.09, 66.42 and 33.51 is: 46.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.09 : 66.42 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.09/66.42 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.09x = 66.42 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.09x = 2,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.98/48.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.28

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