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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 65.36 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 65.36 and 33.55 is: 46.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 65.36 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/65.36 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 65.36 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 2,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192.50/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.32

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