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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.26, 66.58 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.26, 66.58 and 33.72 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.26 : 66.58 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.26/66.58 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.26x = 66.58 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.26x = 2,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.08/48.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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