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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 64.86 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 64.86 and 33.94 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 64.86 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/64.86 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 64.86 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.35/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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