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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.13, 108.09 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.13, 108.09 and 33.03 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.13 : 108.09 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.13/108.09 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.13x = 108.09 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.13x = 3,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570.21/72.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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