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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 65.70 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 65.70 and 33.08 is: 45.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 65.70 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/65.70 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 65.70 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 2,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173.36/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.62

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