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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.61 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.61 and 33.32 is: 49.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.61 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.61 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.61 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352.76/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.98

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