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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 65.28 and 33.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 65.28 and 33.54 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 65.28 = 33.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/65.28 = 33.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 65.28 × 33.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 2,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.49/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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