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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.46, 71.20 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.46, 71.20 and 33.90 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.46 : 71.20 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.46/71.20 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.46x = 71.20 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.46x = 2,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413.68/47.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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