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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 65.78 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 65.78 and 33.16 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 65.78 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/65.78 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 65.78 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 2,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.26/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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