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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.13, 66.38 and 33.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.13, 66.38 and 33.58 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.13 : 66.38 = 33.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.13/66.38 = 33.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.13x = 66.38 × 33.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.13x = 2,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.71/48.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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