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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 71.33 and 33.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 71.33 and 33.15 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 71.33 = 33.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/71.33 = 33.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 71.33 × 33.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 2,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.59/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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