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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 65.11 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 65.11 and 33.39 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 65.11 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/65.11 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 65.11 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 2,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174.02/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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