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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.33, 72.21 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.33, 72.21 and 33 is: 49.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.33 : 72.21 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.33/72.21 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.33x = 72.21 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.33x = 2,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382.93/48.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.31

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