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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 71.16 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 71.16 and 33.88 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 71.16 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/71.16 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 71.16 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.90/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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