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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.43, 65.42 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.43, 65.42 and 33.66 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.43 : 65.42 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.43/65.42 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.43x = 65.42 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.43x = 2,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.87/47.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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