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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 70.94 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 70.94 and 33.83 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 70.94 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/70.94 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 70.94 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.90/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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