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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.67, 50.72 and 30.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.67, 50.72 and 30.47 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.67 : 50.72 = 30.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.67/50.72 = 30.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.67x = 50.72 × 30.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.67x = 1,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545.26/33.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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