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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 70.54 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 70.54 and 33.55 is: 50.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 70.54 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/70.54 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 70.54 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366.36/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.19

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