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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 71.12 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 71.12 and 33.92 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 71.12 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/71.12 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 71.12 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 2,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.39/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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