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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 64.95 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 64.95 and 33.26 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 64.95 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/64.95 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 64.95 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.75/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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