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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.61, 72.94 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.61, 72.94 and 33.46 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.61 : 72.94 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.61/72.94 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.61x = 72.94 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.61x = 2,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440.57/48.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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