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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.68, 72.81 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.68, 72.81 and 33.44 is: 50.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.68 : 72.81 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.68/72.81 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.68x = 72.81 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.68x = 2,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.77/48.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.02

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