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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.20, 70.82 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.20, 70.82 and 33.65 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.20 : 70.82 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.20/70.82 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.20x = 70.82 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.20x = 2,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.09/47.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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