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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 71.13 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 71.13 and 33.91 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 71.13 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/71.13 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 71.13 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 2,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.02/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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