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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 70.99 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 70.99 and 30.33 is: 45.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 70.99 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/70.99 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 70.99 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 2,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.13/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.49

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