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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.85, 73.14 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.85, 73.14 and 33.55 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.85 : 73.14 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.85/73.14 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.85x = 73.14 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.85x = 2,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.85/48.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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