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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 70.94 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 70.94 and 33 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 70.94 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/70.94 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 70.94 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 2,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.02/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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