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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.54 and 22.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.54 and 22.00 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.54 = 22.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.54 = 22.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.54 × 22.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 1,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573.41/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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