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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.39, 72.54 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.39, 72.54 and 33.13 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.39 : 72.54 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.39/72.54 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.39x = 72.54 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.39x = 2,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.25/48.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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