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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 65.78 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 65.78 and 33.83 is: 46.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 65.78 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/65.78 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 65.78 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 2,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.17/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.69

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