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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 65.63 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 65.63 and 33 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 65.63 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/65.63 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 65.63 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 2,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.63/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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