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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 65.64 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 65.64 and 33 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 65.64 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/65.64 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 65.64 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 2,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.12/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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