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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 64.97 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 64.97 and 33.28 is: 45.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 64.97 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/64.97 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 64.97 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 2,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.20/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.96

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