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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.63 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.63 and 33.77 is: 46.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.63 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.63 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.63 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.83/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.56

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