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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.15, 66.42 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.15, 66.42 and 33.57 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.15 : 66.42 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.15/66.42 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.15x = 66.42 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.15x = 2,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229.72/48.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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