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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 65.50 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 65.50 and 39.33 is: 54.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 65.50 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/65.50 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 65.50 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576.02/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.18

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