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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.63, 66.97 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.63, 66.97 and 36.33 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.63 : 66.97 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.63/66.97 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.63x = 66.97 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.63x = 2,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.93/48.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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