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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.47, 72.62 and 33.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.47, 72.62 and 33.22 is: 49.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.47 : 72.62 = 33.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.47/72.62 = 33.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.47x = 72.62 × 33.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.47x = 2,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.44/48.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.77

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