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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.14, 65 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.14, 65 and 33.30 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.14 : 65 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.14/65 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.14x = 65 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.14x = 2,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.50/47.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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