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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.66, 68.52 and 33.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.66, 68.52 and 33.33 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.66 : 68.52 = 33.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.66/68.52 = 33.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.66x = 68.52 × 33.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.66x = 2,283.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.43/49.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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