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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.58, 72.85 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.58, 72.85 and 33.35 is: 50.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.58 : 72.85 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.58/72.85 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.58x = 72.85 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.58x = 2,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.55/48.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.01

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