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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 73.33 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 73.33 and 48.11 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 73.33 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/73.33 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 73.33 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 3,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.97/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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