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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.17, 71.01 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.17, 71.01 and 33.74 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.17 : 71.01 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.17/71.01 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.17x = 71.01 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.17x = 2,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395.88/47.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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