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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.07, 73.61 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.07, 73.61 and 33 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.07 : 73.61 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.07/73.61 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.07x = 73.61 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.07x = 2,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.97/49.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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