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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.71, 47.79 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.71, 47.79 and 33.16 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.71 : 47.79 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.71/47.79 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.71x = 47.79 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.71x = 1,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.72/34.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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