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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.64 and 32.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.64 and 32.99 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.64 = 32.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.64 = 32.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.64 × 32.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.46/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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