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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 71.19 and 33.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 71.19 and 33.07 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 71.19 = 33.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/71.19 = 33.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 71.19 × 33.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 2,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.25/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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