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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 65.67 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 65.67 and 33.03 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 65.67 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/65.67 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 65.67 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 2,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.08/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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