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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 70.93 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 70.93 and 33.72 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 70.93 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/70.93 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 70.93 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 2,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.76/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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