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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.47, 72.73 and 33.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.47, 72.73 and 33.82 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.47 : 72.73 = 33.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.47/72.73 = 33.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.47x = 72.73 × 33.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.47x = 2,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459.59/48.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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